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Suspected Terrorists Apprehended For Helicopter Shoot-Down

An Iraqi civilian helped Task Force Baghdad soldiers find and apprehend six terrorists suspected of shooting down a civilian Mi-8 helicopter April 21, coalition officials in Baghdad, Iraq, announced.

Aero-News Alert: Cessna Mustang First Flight Complete

ANN has learned that the Cessna Mustang flew, for the first time, a short while ago, landing successfully at 1247, local time, Saturday.

FAA OK's Planes Named 'Sioux'

Our Apologies To The Late (and Great) Johnny Cash....

Something of a tempest in a teapot (or is that tee-pee?) has been settled with the FAA now that the University of North Dakota may resume using the name "Sioux" as its airborne call-sign.

AOPA Confers With New House Homeland Security Chairman

Finally, after years of "not me" finger pointing among all the federal agencies with a hand in aviation security, and revolving door leadership at the TSA, AOPA now has one place to go to discuss security issues.

ATP Adds 5 New Piper Seminoles To Their M/E Training Fleet

Airline Transport Professionals, Inc. (ATP) has received the third of five multi-engine New Piper PA-44 Seminoles. New Piper Aircraft Corporation will deliver the remaining two new aircraft in May of this year.

Tiger Aircraft To Fly With Amsafe Inflatable Restraint Systems

Tiger Aircraft Company of Martinsburg, WV, and AmSafe Aviation of Phoenix, AZ, have signed a new agreement naming AmSafe as the exclusive provider of inflatable restraints in all Tiger Aircraft.

Diamond Aircraft Appoints Canadian Distributor

Diamond Aircraft has announced the appointment of Canadian Diamond Aircraft Sales Inc. (CDAS) as the Diamond Regional Distribution Center for Canada.

VMFA-232 Mechanics Keep Hornets, Pilots Flying Safe

Inspections occur throughout the Marine Corps each day. Some are for appearance, image and discipline. Others, such as maintenance inspections, are for the well-being and safety of a Marine's operating equipment.

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TX TFR: 04.24.05

NOTAM: 5/3145 Issued: 04/22/2005 15:40 Effective: 04/24/2005 20:30 - 04/24/2005 21:20 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: WACO, TEXAS, APRIL 24 2005 LOCAL.

TX TFR: 04.26.05

NOTAM: 5/3158 Issued: 04/22/2005 17:00 Effective: 04/26/2005 14:50 - 04/26/2005 17:00 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: WACO, TEXAS, APRIL 26 2005 LOCAL.

TX TFR: 04.24.05

NOTAM: 5/3144 Issued: 04/22/2005 15:20 Effective: 04/24/2005 17:15 - 04/24/2005 20:45 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: DALLAS, TEXAS, APRIL 24 2005 LOCAL.

IL TFR: 04.28.05

NOTAM: 5/3089 Issued: 04/20/2005 19:30 Effective: 04/28/2005 17:00 - 04/28/2005 22:30 State: IL Facility: ZKC - KANSAS CITY (ARTCC),MO. Type: AIR SHOWS/SPORTS Description: ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITOL AIRPORT, SPRINGFIELD IL.